Cautioners

/kɔːˈʃənərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cautioner; multiple people who provide pledges, bonds, or security guarantees.

Etymology

From cautioner + -s plural suffix. Shows regular English noun pluralization.

Kelly Says

Medieval court documents often list multiple cautioners—sometimes a dozen people would pledge themselves to guarantee one person's good behavior. The more important the person, the more cautioners required.

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